Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鸞鏡(らんきょう) in Japanese

鸞鏡
Kana Reading
らんきょう, らんけい
Romaji
rankyō, rankei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    mirror with a mythical Chinese bird carved into the back
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (in Japan) 9th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. A sharp)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

19 strokes

mirror, speculum, barrel-head, round rice-cake offering

On'Yomi: キョウ, ケイ

Kun'Yomi: かがみ

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30 strokes

fabulous mythical bird, imperial

On'Yomi: ラン

Kun'Yomi:

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